Tretinoin for men: what it does, what the first weeks look like, and how to handle shaving, aftershave and sun.
What the FDA labels, MedlinePlus and the AAD say about food, supplements and alcohol on isotretinoin, doxycycline and spironolactone, and what the diet research does and does not show. Read more →
Aquaphor for acne: what its Drug Facts label lists, whether petrolatum clogs pores, slugging, and AAD advice for Accutane and tretinoin dryness. Read more →
What the AAD, the Accutane label and MedlinePlus say about moisturizer, lip care, ingredients to avoid, and when dryness needs a call to your prescriber. Read more →
A skincare routine while on Accutane: the AAD’s 4 steps, ingredients to use and skip, lip and eye care, and the label’s rules on waxing and laser. Read more →
How doxycycline and minocycline compare for acne on effectiveness, side effects, dizziness, sun sensitivity, dosing and length of treatment, from FDA labels, the AAD and published reviews. Read more →
Accutane vs tretinoin: understand the real differences between oral isotretinoin and topical tretinoin, who each is right for, and how to talk to your dermatologist. Read more →
Retinol vs tretinoin for acne: how they differ, what to expect, irritation, sun and pregnancy cautions, and when a dermatologist visit makes sense. Read more →
Which over-the-counter retinoid the AAD lists for acne, what the evidence says about retinol, how to start, manage irritation, use sunscreen, and when to see a dermatologist. Read more →
Wondering if you can use retinol or tretinoin while on Accutane? A dermatology-informed guide covering the risks, the rare exceptions, and what to use instead. Read more →
